Maria Gibbs '17 PhD and Dustin Mix '10, '13 M.S., '13 M.S.
Scott James '99 MBA
Building Stronger Communities, Saving The World
As a high schooler, Scott James ’99 MBA had a Greenpeace poster on his wall depicting a penguin looking up at a human and one single word: Détente. An easing of tensions. The poster ended up foreshadowing James’ life’s work, as the prominent social entrepreneur, executive coach, and advisor has committed himself to focusing on “people helping people” and “people helping planet” projects.
Dr. Richard Gacek '52
Doctor Still Blazing Trails After 64 Years in Medicine
Dr. Richard Gacek ’52 remembers the exact moment that his life changed.
It was the summer of 1948, he had just graduated from high school, and he was working a summer job on the Erie Railroad in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. The son of a railroad worker, Gacek was mulling over what his next move would be: sticking with the railroad job or accepting one of the partial scholarship offers he had from local colleges.
Brian Donley '86
Building a More Empathetic Health Care System
A patient-centered and compassionate approach to medicine
Mark Price '76
Bringing Hope and Healing in Time of Crisis
Drawing on the experience of his family's loss, he counsels others affected by the opioid crisis
Mary Meg McCarthy ’80
Helping Immigrants Find Justice
Alumna leads organization that provides legal services
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Dr. John May ’84
Doctor Brings Health Care to Prisons
“I saw a need that I couldn’t turn away from”
Bonita Bradshaw ’77
With Holistic Approach, Educator Helps Students Thrive
Her school enables underprivileged students to access STEM education
Michael Macdonald ’77
Helping Communities Fight Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
His "science plus service" approach helps improve global health
Jack Sacco ’78
Delivering Dachau’s Prisoners from Evil
Author shares father’s inspiring and heart-rending WWII journey
Marni Anbar ’91
Inspiring Students to Explore STEM
Educator teaches children to be curious, explore the world around them
Joe Meyer ’74
Surgeon Finds Joy In Teaching
Working with medical residents in operating room is deeply fulfilling
Jim Carlsen ’81 J.D.
A Voice for Veterans
Law School alum finds encore career “tremendously rewarding”
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Jemar Tisby ’02
Building a More Just Church
ND graduate confronts racism and promotes inclusiveness
Vicente “Ben” Blaz ’51
A True Patriot and Statesman
Marine base to be named in honor of ND grad
Katie (Connell) Heaps ’06, ’08 M.Ed.
Helping Families to Pay for Adoptions
ND grad works for nonprofit that assists families
Kevin Urtz ’77
Promoting Inclusive Independence
Nonprofit leader helps clients with developmental disabilities
Frankie Wamsley ’17
He Works to Empower Foster Children
Young alum looks to keep kids from falling through the cracks
Elisabeth (Heard) Greer ’95
Chicago Mom Saved Children’s School from Closing
“David and Goliath” fight inspired activism for racial equity
Kara (Lynch) Ciocca ’93 and Megan (Lynch) Webber ’90
Sisters Team Up to Prevent Childhood Blindness
They draw on their family’s experience to educate parents
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Susan Jackson ’86
Sustainable Seafood Advocate Builds Opportunities for People
She sees how a healthy marine ecosystem provides food, jobs
Kate (Mather) Herrmann ’88
Celebrating and Creating Opportunity for Women Filmmakers
Festival director draws on love of film, passion for equality
Joe Krug ’59
Dayton Alumni Group Funds Good Works across the Community
Alum has led organization to grow and contribute
Deswood Etsitty ’93
Navajo Architect Builds Future on Heritage
ND-Navajo collaboration boosts Catholic school
Will McGrath ’02 and Ellen Block ’02
In HIV-Ravaged Lesotho, Learning and Giving Back
Their work has focused on research and writing
Dr. Lawrence Lenke ’82
World-Renowned Spinal Surgeon Saves and Changes Lives
Doctor prepares exhaustively for challenging surgeries
LeRoy Troyer ’71
A Life Well Built
Troyer's legacy includes worldwide impact with Habitat for Humanity
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